Today’s photo is more of a panoramic view of the Liberty Antiques Festival, contrasting with yesterday’s in-tent, close-up. Friday was extremely windy and rainy.  However as seen above, Saturday was a cloudless sunny day; perfect for roaming the 100 acres of treasures. While there, we talked to a man from Raleigh who was buying an antique spoon mold.* Have you thought about how spoons are made? Two pieces are pressed together and the metal is poured in from the top, just like chocolate in a mold. We also saw a German shepherd service dog who provides medical alert assistance to his diabetic owner before the owner even realizes his sugar levels are off. 

In the south, people take their time and like to talk, and the day on the farm in Liberty was no exception. People walked through the booths making purchases, but stopping to visit, talk, tell their stories, and listen to the stories of others. From spoon molds to colonial furniture and to primitives to civil war collectibles to mid-20th century glass to vintage chicken feeders, to be sure, there was something for everybody. Mark your calender for September 26th and 27th if you are interested in attending the next show.

*If you have never seen a spoon mold, see here.